CASE STUDY
leathers, straw, rattan, and striped outdoor fabrics have been sourced from discerning suppliers including Casamance, Lelièvre, Misia, Dedar, Kvadrat, Nobilis, Camengo, and Yarn Collective.
A Collection of Vibrant and Local Art
Rather than a museum-like approach, Uncanny opted for an artistic curation rooted in Lisbon, collaborating with local artists and artisans. Caroline Vaz created a large-scale tapestry for the Santa Joana Restaurant, while Grau Cerâmica designed wall sculptures and ceramics for the rooms. Azure Art explores concrete through sensitive artworks, and Pareidolla Design introduces an organic dimension with ochre
Eclectic Furniture: Uniting Contemporary Creations and Vintage Pieces
Through this project, Uncanny has created an open aesthetic vocabulary, grounded in the present yet infused with the memory of the place. This is evident in the carefully chosen furniture, featuring pieces from Muuto, Petite Friture, Frama CPH, Popus Edition, Dooq, 101 CPH, alongside a significant selection of restored vintage items. The Listening Bar is a perfect example, with nearly all its furniture sourced from vintage markets in collaboration with Selency.
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ceramics. Subtle nods to London appear through works by Anna Beam, adding cosmopolitan touches throughout.
A place imbued with life, poetry and narrative
Locke de Santa Joana is far more than a hotel: it is a contemporary refuge, a place for exploration and contemplation, where every space invites wandering, curiosity, and emotion. Through meticulous attention to materials, textures, objects, and artworks, Uncanny has captured the soul of the site in a vibrant visual narrative, true to the spirit of Locke: a free, sensory lifestyle inspired by local culture.
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